Financial Coach, Professional Speaker & Author

Peter Bielagus has spoken to over 100,000 students, service members and professionals in 49 of the 50 U.S. States and eight countries. He is the author of three books on money management and is the creator of the Youtube personal finance show Money In The Movies, which uses popular movies to teach financial lessons. He has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and on the PBS Special, Your Life, Your Money. Mixing humor and emotion with heartfelt stories, he inspires audiences of all backgrounds to take control of their financial lives, start their own businesses and think with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Professional Speaker

Michael Miller is an expert at effective communication, inspiration, team building and enhancing self-awareness and group/solo effectiveness. He strives to bring his bold, challenging approach and energetic sense of fun to all of his speaking engagements. Considered one of higher education’s most sought after speakers, Michael has had a great deal of experience in the spotlight and on television. He averages over 200 nights a year traveling the nation to a variety of audiences from higher education to corporate America.

Professional Speaker

Trailblazing social entrepreneur Chelsea C. Williams is the Founder and CEO of Reimagine Talent Consulting, a uniquely comprehensive company offering talent and workforce development, DEI solutions, and education for employers, nonprofits, and educational institutions.

As a Forbes Next 1000 Entrepreneur of the Year, Chelsea is leading national efforts to reimagine the workplace, using her expertise to advise consciously inclusive organizations and leaders on topics ranging from, engaging and retaining GenZ at work to fostering inclusive and equitable teams.

Chelsea earned a BA in economics from Spelman College, then spent a decade on WallStreet managing human capital across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

Professional Speaker, Coach & Author

Renowned professional speaker, best-selling author, documentary filmmaker, and award-winning Professor of Communication Studies and Organizational Leadership, Dr. Jermaine M. Davis, is passionate about teaching individuals, teams, and organizations how to: communicate courageously, lead with positive influence, cultivate a culture of respect and inclusion, and sustain motivation in Life, School & Work.

Professional Speaker, Author & Success Coach

Linnita Hosten is an award-winning edutainer, philanthropist, and student success strategist who empowers students to stand on their own two-feet after graduation. Her work with students began at age 18 as a recreation summer camp counselor and expanded through numerous roles to include: Resident assistant, orientation team leader, high school cheerleading coach, private tutor, college access advisor, college professor, and 3X author. In addition to speaking on the national circuit, she is the founder of Excellence Brainery, an education and career planning resource hub for parents, educators, and community leaders.

Higher Education Specialist & Speaker

Dr. Jason L. Meriwether is an experienced leader in higher education with research interests in hazing prevention, student retention, digital learning tools, adult student success, social media engagement and student affairs fundraising. He has a passion for driving innovative and personalized development in higher education and brings hands on student affairs and enrollment management experiences to his presentations. As an advocate for learning, Jason believes in using theory, legal precedent, and effective-practices to fuel discussion and develop strategic initiatives that enhance services, guide policy writing, and create meaningful assessment planning that lead to outcomes which support student success. Dr. Meriwether currently serves as the VP of Enrollment Management at Campbellsville University.

Leadership Educator & Consultant

Susan Luchey brings nearly three decades of experience developing student leaders and a talent of teaching how to create meaningful campus leadership programs and certificate experiences. She currently serves as the Associate Director of University Student Centers for Leadership Development at the University of Delaware. She is the creator of the award winning Blue Hen Leadership Program that continues to be a model for certificate programs in the United States.

Higher Education Leader & Consultant

Dr. Charles Lloyd currently serves as the President of White Mountains Community College. He was recently honored for his leadership in education, working to transform the community college experience for students across the state of New Hampshire. Dr. Lloyd began his career at New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI), working in student life, teaching businesses and leadership classes, and coaching men’s basketball. He maintains a strong passion for facilitating student leadership and service and is an accomplished student advocate and motivator. His creative approach to developing student leaders has earned him a national reputation as a dynamic speaker and consultant. He currently also teaches in the Business Department at WMCC.

CEO of Soul Sync Wellness, LLC & Wellness Coach

Connie Aramento brings 10 years experience in business and 15 plus years as a Higher Educational Professional and educator. She has coached more than 2000 people (including students), presented numerous workshops focused in life success, leadership, positive psychology, mindfulness, and has led hundreds of leadership and wellness programs. She is the founder of FEEL TO HEAL 1.0 and 2.0 and Strengthscamp.

Professional Speaker, Author & Event Planner

As a speaker, writer and event planner, Nancy Hunter Denney is known for her genuine commitment to inspiring others to make their lives purposeful while providing the practical tools, resources and opportunities to achieve their goals and serve the greater social good. Through her company Zing! Leadership Development Systems, LLC, Ms. Denney consults on leadership curriculum development, creates educational content with engaging delivery methods and continues to speak in person and virtually. She is the author or co-author of 7 books, including her signature book on influence, “Zing! 21 Insights on Influence.”

Professional Speaker

Dr. Laura A. De Veau has a passion for and desire to help organizations build high functioning and engaged teams. She has a strong track record in strategic decision making, complex organizational leadership as well as team and project management. After 30 years of management and leadership experience in higher education, Laura (she/hers) took her strategic, process driven and administrative acumen and founded Fortify Associates, LLC. She is a dynamic speaker with valuable insights and delivery style that engages undergraduates, graduate students and professionals alike. Laura is a combination of life coach, strategic analyst and comedian. Whether the challenge lies in change management, workplace competencies, strategic planning or a combination, she can help teams rise to their highest potential.

Higher Education Student Affairs Specialist & Attorney

Dr. Kenneth Elmore became the 14th President of Dean College on July 5, 2022. In this top leadership role he will lead an effort to support the college’s mission. Previously he served as Dean of Students at Boston University, where he was responsible for campus services and programs affecting the academic, social, occupational, intellectual, cultural, and ethical development of students. He oversaw more than 400 student organizations and assisted students with a wide variety of concerns. Dr. Elmore has a deep personal interest in the legal aspects of academic, employment, and student life issues. Until recently, Elmore practiced law in Boston, prior to serving as an associate director at the Boston University Office of Residence Life from 1989 to 1993 and associate director for staff and operations in that office from 1993 to 2001. He volunteers for several education-related nonprofit organizations and community development agencies.

Adult Learner Specialist & Speaker

Erica N. Music is the first in her family to earn a college degree. A native of Lexington, Kentucky, her career journey includes sales, higher education, and K-12 education. Her educational journey inspired her to develop a series of strategies for adult and working students by using her own story to encourage, motivate, and rejuvenate adult learners who carry the many complex burdens and responsibilities of pursuing a degree. Her energy on stage has been called “captivating” which stands to reason given her four years as a cheerleader for the Tennessee Titans.

Higher Education Specialist and Consultant

Dr. Zebulun Davenport is the Vice President for Student Affairs at West Chester University. He provides leadership to multiple units that positively impact students’ lives on campus.

Dr. Davenport’s primary goal is student success. His contributions have advanced campus culture, organizational structure, and student achievement. His expertise includes the areas of student retention; student learning outcomes; assessment; strategic planning; and strategies for assisting first generation college students.

Regarded for his work in the aforementioned areas, he is co-creator of the Changing Institutional Retention through Co-Curricular Learning Experiences (CIRCLE) Model which engages and links co-curricular service providers in academic and student affairs in a systemic collegial process of institution-wide service delivery.

Dr. Davenport has spoken in 48 of the 50 states to audiences including colleges and universities, CEOs, fortune 500 companies, local, regional and national conferences, and students of all ages. He specializes in topics such as: leadership development, group dynamics, conflict resolution, DEI, team building and many others. He can be reached via email at zebulundavenport@gmail.com.

Professional Speaker and Funny Guy

James Robilotta is an author, professional speaker, personal coach, and entrepreneur. In July of 2015 James had his first book published, Leading Imperfectly: The value of being authentic for leaders, professionals, and human beings. He also speaks to willing and unwilling audiences internationally about authentic leadership and promoting memorability. As a speaker, he is doing the two things he loves the most: causing audiences to think critically about their leadership journeys and making people laugh! His thought-provoking talks are infused with self-awareness and comedy stemming from his background as a trained stand-up and improv comedian.